About The Author

Thomas Gaige

Pro Reviewer

One of the original founders of Pro Tool Reviews, Tom has nearly twenty years of experience in residential and commercial construction. He's been a project manager at an engineering firm, started his own architectural design company, and finally owned and operated a residential construction company as a licensed contractor in South Carolina. Tom's specialties are problem-solving and attention to detail—two traits that are apparent each time he tests and reviews power tools.

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Best Battery-Powered String Trimmer Head-to-Head Review 2026

We Tested 11 of the Top Cordless String Trimmers in One Epic Review! Are you ready to cut the cord […]

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Best Oscillating Multi-Tool Reviews 2026

We used to be able to narrow down the best oscillating multi-tool to just a couple of brands. Not anymore. […]

Levels, Squares & Measuring Tool Reviews & Buying Guides January 28, 2026 0

Best Tape Measure Head-to-Head Review 2026

Tape measures are a tool we use every day, and everyone from the most seasoned Pro to the greenest DIYer […]

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Best Cordless Reciprocating Saw: Head-to-Head Testing Results

After testing dozens of options over the years and weighing them against our collective decades of experience, we’ve narrowed down […]

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Best Cordless Leaf Blower Head-to-Head Review

Battery-powered lawn care has come a long way, and you might be considering one of the best cordless leaf blower […]

Buying Guides July 17, 2025 0

How to Build a Basic Tool Set: Everything You Need to Know

Many of our readers have asked how to build a basic tool set. Even the non-handiest person needs to make […]

Buying Guides July 14, 2025 0

Best Cordless Impact Wrench Head-to-Head Review

Our 2025 search for the best cordless impact wrench featured ten mid-torque models that reached our head-to-head testing stage. Paired […]

Welding & Soldering Tool Reviews & Buying Guides July 1, 2025 0

Lincoln Electric Weld Pak 180I MP DV K5257-1

Whether you’re in a dedicated fabrication shop or a project-based garage like ours, having a versatile welder on hand can […]

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Best Battery-Powered Lawn Mowers

We just wrapped up our latest testing to help us determine the best battery-powered lawn mowers. One thing can be […]

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Milwaukee Launches Next-Gen Tape Measures

Milwaukee Builds on Previous Tape Measure Success with Improved Durability, Precision, and Features Never content to rest on their laurels, […]